Des Plaines, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Des Plaines, Illinois Summary
Life in Des Plaines research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Des Plaines over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Des Plaines:
The population in Des Plaines is 60,413.
The median home value in Des Plaines is $273,300.
The median income in Des Plaines is $79,453.
The cost of living in Des Plaines is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Des Plaines is $1,171.
The unemployment rate in Des Plaines is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Des Plaines is 8.0%.
Table Of Contents
Des Plaines SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
9
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
5
Des Plaines, IL Crime Report
157
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
266.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-88.65%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Des Plaines / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 157 | 266.3 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 43 | 72.9 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 23.7 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 28.8 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 114 | 193.4 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 79 | 134.0 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 52.6 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Des Plaines, IL Cost Of Living
114
Des Plaines's Overall Cost Of Living
Des Plaines's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Des Plaines | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 122 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
Des Plaines, IL Photos
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Rankings for Des Plaines in Illinois
Map Of Des Plaines, IL
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Population over time in Des Plaines
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,316 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 58,694 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 58,805 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 58,755 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 58,930 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 58,802 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 58,569 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 58,302 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 57,909 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 57,357 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Des Plaines
| Race | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 14.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Des Plaines
| Gender | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Des Plaines for adults over 25
| Education | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Des Plaines, Illinois
| Income | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
